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Doing these 8 things may greatly lower risk for heart disease and stroke

In a study from Tulane University, scientists found that people who strongly adhere to a set of eight lifestyle behaviors and heart-health metrics may...

More younger people get colon cancer, study finds

Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults. As of 2019, 20% of colon cancer cases occurred in adults under age 55—up from just 11% in 1995.

Long COVID linked to cognitive and mental problems, study shows

Long COVID is associated with reduced brain oxygen levels, worse performance on cognitive tests, and increased psychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

Vitamin K could help prevent aging-related cognitive decline

Scientists found evidence that vitamin K could help protect against aging-related cognitive declines associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Seated form of tai chi may help with stroke recovery

In a study from Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, scientists found a seated form of a traditional martial art can help stroke survivors...

New non-surgical treatment strongly reduces knee pain in older people

In a study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, scientists found a new non-surgical treatment strongly reduces knee pain, especially among those 50 and older. In...

Frequent cannabis use linked to heart disease, study finds

In a study from Stanford University, scientists found that people who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop...

Eating food only in daytime may reduce blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

In a study from Maastricht University, scientists found that following a time-restricted eating protocol, which limits food intake to a maximum 10-hour time window,...

Scientists find hormone boosting liver health in common fatty liver disease

A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and elsewhere found that growth hormone improves liver health in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)...

Vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds

In a study from the University of Calgary and elsewhere, scientists found taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia. They explored the link...